Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:08:39 -0800WeeblyTue, 03 Oct 2017 15:17:34 GMThttp://www.psno.ca/news/ontario-partnering-with-the-michener-institute-to-launch-mandatory-personal-support-worker-registryLast week, the Ontario government released details about the new mandatory personal support worker registry that was first announced in the 2017 provincial budget. The registry will be developed by the Michener Institute, and will be phased in beginning in January 2018.

PSWs are highly skilled members of the health care team, crucial to the success of home and community care and other sectors. PSNO, and our parent organization the Ontario Community Support Association, are very pleased to see the government take action to strengthen the workforce. We appreciate the provincial government's ongoing attention to PSW issues, and will continue to participate in this very important work.

No action is currently required from PSWs. We expect the government will release more details in the coming months.

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